Which of the Following Is an Area of Substantial Agreement

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an area of substantial agreement among macroeconomists?

• A) Expansionary policies that lead to inflation can keep the actual rate of unemployment below the natural rate.
• B) It is relatively easy to time shifts in monetary policy in a manner that will promote economic stability.
• C) Price stability is a proper goal of monetary policy.
• D) It is relatively easy to time shifts in fiscal policy in a manner that will promote economic stability.

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